Tesla (TSLA) Shifts Focus: Optimus Humanoid Robot Production Ramps Up with $10T Revenue Goal

Key Highlights More than 100 job openings related to Optimus indicate Tesla’s transition from experimental phase to industrial-scale manufacturing Elon Musk revealed Tesla will discontinue Model S and Model X production, converting Fremont factory lines for Optimus robot assembly Third-generation Optimus robots scheduled for production launch in summer 2026, scaling to full mass manufacturing in 2027 Construction has commenced on an Optimus-dedicated production facility at Texas Gigafactory, targeting 10 million annual units CEO projects Optimus could deliver $10 trillion in revenue and eclipse the automotive division in overall magnitude As of March 25, 2026, Tesla (TSLA) shares are changing hands near the $278 mark. Tesla, Inc., TSLA Tesla is placing an unprecedented wager on humanoid robotics. The electric vehicle manufacturer is aggressively transitioning Optimus from experimental showcase to industrial-volume production, with recruitment patterns revealing the depth of this strategic pivot. More than 100 employment opportunities tied to Optimus are currently available throughout Tesla’s domestic operations. Position openings span Robotics Software Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Integration Engineers, and AI Engineers specializing in environmental modeling and video synthesis. Optimus will be the biggest product ever made. A general-purpose humanoid robot that can do useful work at scale will change the economics of labor & manufacturing. Goal is to get Optimus to high-volume production as fast as possible. If you’re great at AI, engineering, or… pic.twitter.com/4s92onmu2A — Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) March 25, 2026 One particular job description emphasizes building robust data infrastructure for Optimus assembly operations and creating automation systems for volume manufacturing. This terminology reflects industrial readiness rather than experimental development. The most definitive indicator of Tesla’s dedication emerged during the Janua...